Sunday, November 30, 2008

Christmas Toys Lord and Taylor Holiday Window. Christmas Toys come to life in Lord and Taylor's annual holiday window.A Jack in the Box take center stage at the flagship store, 424 Fifth Avenue New York City.

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Saturday, November 29, 2008

A toy soldier guards a window scene from the yearly Lord and Taylor holiday Christmas decorations, at 5th avenue and 39th street New York City November 26, 2008

A toy soldier overlooking the skating rink at Rockefeller Center, part of the annual holiday, Christmas decorations that include the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree New York City November 24, 2008

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Friday, November 28, 2008

Christmas Tree Lord and Taylor Holiday Window, 5th avenue New York City. Lord and Taylor was the first store to decorate windows filled with Christmas and holiday displays rather than merchandise. Lord & Taylor

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Thursday, November 27, 2008

Rockefeller Center Candy Store Christmas Tree and Santa, on the Promenade leading west from 620 5th avenue toward the skating rink between west 50th and 49th streets in mid-town Manhattan New York City, New York. November 26, 2008.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Rockefeller Center Candy Store Christmas Tree, on the Promenade leading west from 620 5th avenue toward the skating rink between west 50th and 49th streets in mid-town Manhattan New York City, New York. November 26, 2008.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Two views of Rockefeller Center Christmas Angels and Snowflakes seen on the Promenade leading west from 620 5th avenue toward the skating rink between west 50th and 49th streets in mid-town Manhattan New York City, New York. November 24, 2008.

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Monday, November 24, 2008

Three views of Rockefeller Center Christmas Angels, seen on the Promenade leading from 5th avenue toward the skating rink between west 50th and 49th streets in mid-town Manhattan New York City, New York. November 24, 2008.

Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings covering 22 acres between 48th and 51st streets in New York City. Built by the Rockefeller family, it is located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, spanning between Fifth Avenue and Seventh Avenue. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987. It is the largest privately held complex of its kind in the world, and an international symbol of modernist architectural style blended with capitalism. This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from he Wikipedia article Rockefeller Center

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Sunday, November 23, 2008

Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor by William Formby Halsall born 1841 died 1919.

The Mayflower Compact

The Mayflower Compact was drawn up on the Mayflower, under these circumstances as described by Gov. William Bradford: "This day, before we came to harbour, observing some not well affected to unity and concord, but gave some appearance of faction, it was thought good there should be an association and agreement, that we should combine together in one body, and to submit to such government and governors as we should by common consent agree to make and choose, and set our hands to this that follows, word for word. . ."

IN THE name of God, Amen.

We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign Lord, King James, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland king, defender of the faith, etc., having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our king and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the Northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God, and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.

In witness whereof we have hereunder subscribed our names at Cape-Cod the 11 of November, in the year of the reign of our sovereign lord, King James, of England, France, and Ireland the eighteenth, and of Scotland the fifty-fourth. Anno Domine 1620.

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Friday, November 21, 2008

The UNICEF Snowflake is the largest outdoor chandelier of its kind, weighing about 3,300 pounds and containing more than 16,000 Baccarat crystal prisms. It was designed, engineered and entirely handcrafted by designer Ingo Maurer and his team in Germany, in a unique collaboration with Baccarat.

For more than 20 years, the Snowflake has been a New York City holiday attraction. Since 2002, when it was dedicated to UNICEF by the Stonbely Family Foundation, it has been a beacon of hope, peace and compassion for vulnerable children around the world. UNICEF Snowflake, symbol of hope

Unicef Snowflake at 57th street and 5th avenue taken the day after the official lighting November 21st, 2008 around noon.

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Thursday, November 20, 2008

May, the 2007 National Thanksgiving Turkey, awaits the official pardoning Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, during festivities in the Rose Garden of the White House. White House photo by David Bohrer.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Fall Colors Lake Reflections Orange and Green. The Pool. A small, two-acre water body reflects golden colors, West Side of Central Park Manhattan New York City, 100th to 103rd Streets. Taken November 12, 2008. Central Park Conservancy: The Pool

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

This memorial to Ulysses S. Grant, victorious Union commander of the Civil War, includes the tomb of General Grant and his wife, Julia Dent Grant. A West Point graduate, Grant served in the Mexican War and at various frontier posts, before rapidly rising through the ranks during the Civil War. Grant's tenacity and boldness led to victories in the Battles of Vicksburg and Chattanooga and Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox, scenes depicted by mosaics in the tomb. In 1866 Congress awarded Grant his fourth star making him the first full General of the Armies.

A grateful nation twice elected Grant to serve as President of the United States, from 1869 to 1877. Grant's accomplishments include signing the act establishing the first national park, Yellowstone, on March 1, 1872. After the Presidency, Grant settled in New York City. Ulysses S. Grant died of throat cancer on July 23, 1885 in Mount McGregor, New York, and was laid to rest in New York City on August 8th.

Approximately 90,000 people from around the country and the world donated a total of over $600,000 towards construction of his tomb, the largest public fundraising effort ever at that time.

Designed by architect John Duncan, the granite and marble structure was completed in 1897 and remains the largest mausoleum in North America. Over one million people attended the parade and dedication ceremony of Grant's Tomb, on April 27, 1897. General Grant National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

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Monday, November 17, 2008

Launch Pad 39A is drenched in light as space shuttle Endeavour cuts into the night sky at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,

beginning mission STS-126 to the International Space Station.

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Sunday, November 16, 2008

Mallard Ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) 3 pairs, female and male of Mallard Ducks at the Pool A small, two-acre water body reflects ducks and fall colors, West Side of Central Park Manhattan New York City, 100th to 103rd Streets. Taken November 12, 2008. Central Park Conservancy: The Pool

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Saturday, November 15, 2008

High Resolution Image Protestant pilgrims are shown on the deck of the ship Speedwell before their departure for the New World from Delft Haven, Holland, on July 22, 1620.

William Brewster, holding the Bible, and pastor John Robinson lead Governor Carver, William Bradford, Miles Standish, and their families in prayer. The prominence of women and children suggests the importance of the family in the community.

At the left side of the painting is a rainbow, which symbolizes hope and divine protection. Weir (1803–1890) had studied art in Italy and taught art at the military academy at West Point. Painting by Robert W. Weir, photograph by the Architect of the Capitol.

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Friday, November 14, 2008

Fall Colors Lake Reflections 2. The Pool A small, two-acre water body reflects golden colors, West Side of Central Park Manhattan New York City, 100th to 103rd Streets. Taken November 12, 2008. Central Park Conservancy: The Pool

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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Fall Colors Lake Reflections. The Pool A small, two-acre water body, West Side Central Park Manhattan New York City, 100th to 103rd Streets. Taken November 12, 2008. Central Park Conservancy: The Pool

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Official Coast Guard painting of Douglas A. Munro, USCG, Munro's last moments while evacuating Marines at Guadalcanal. High Resolution Image

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The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal took place November 12, 1942 – November 15, 1942.

Douglas A. Munro, Signalman First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, of Cle Elum, Washington, died heroically on Guadalcanal, September 27, 1942. He volunteered and successfully led five Higgins boats from the seaplane tender BALLARD to evacuate a detachment of Marines from a point where enemy opposition developed beyond anticipated dimensions.

Munro's last words were 'Did they get off?' The Congressional Medal of Honor, the country's highest award, was poshumously [sic] presented to Munro in May 1943 by President Roosevelt at the White House. Accepting the award were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Munro of Cle Elum, Washington." Rel. No. 05-12-43 (7); no photographer listed.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Marine One a H-3 Sea King the Presidential helicopter, coming in for a landing on the USS Intrepid Berthed in the Hudson River on Manhatten's westside.

Transporting the President to Veterans Day and the Re-opening of the Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum, Veterans Day November 11, 2008 late morning.

Marine One is the call sign of any United States Marine Corps aircraft carrying the President of the United States. It usually denotes one of 19 helicopters operated by the HMX-1 "Nighthawks" squadron, either the VH-3D (pictured) or the VH-60N Whitehawk.

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Monday, November 10, 2008

Fall Colors Conservatory Garden Central Park, New York City, North Garden entrance inside the Park at 106th Street and Fifth Avenue just south of the Harlem meer November 9, 2008

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Sunday, November 09, 2008

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"I heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Their old familiar Carols Play and wild and sweet the words repeat, of Peace on Earth Good will ot Men"

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Thursday, November 06, 2008

Fall Colors Central Park Literary Walk. American Elms flank the 40 foot wide walk running north and south from the 72st traverse to 68th street. Taken October 3, 2008 early afternoon.

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Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Good Housekeeping, Published by Hearst Corp., 1901. Item notes: v.33 1901 Jul-Dec. Original from the University of Michigan. Digitized Jul 1, 2005, Unedited Thanksgiving at Plymouth JPG

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Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Fall Colors by the Lake in Central Park just east of the west park drive between 75th and 76th Streets. Looking east over the lake from Hernshead, Late morning November 3, 2008

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Never in human history did men so belie their own professions as did our forefathers when they set up, what they claimed to be, a free government and then made constitutional provision for the enslavement of a portion of the people.

From the pamphlet: "A constitutional defense of the Negro: by Algernon Sidney Crapsey; delivered at a mass meeting of citizens in the Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, Washington, D.C., December 15, 1901."

llustration shows a queue of African American men, the first, dressed as a laborer, casting his vote, the second is dressed as a businessman, the third is wearing a Union army uniform, and the fourth appears to be dressed as a farmer.

1st vote for African Americans

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Sunday, November 02, 2008

3 Fall Colors Central Park New York City, colors of fall on Central Park's Westside in and around the 72d street traverse, Bethesda Terrace, Naumburg Bandshell and The Lake. Taken November 1, 2008

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Saturday, November 01, 2008

Veterans Day Poster. This poster was created by Steve Ingram of the Air Force News Agency. Air Force Link

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1920, On the second anniversary of the armistice, France and the United Kingdom hold ceremonies honoring their unknown dead from the war. In America, at the suggestion of church groups, President Wilson names the Sunday nearest Armistice Day Sunday, on which should be held services in the interest of international peace.

1921, Congress passes legislation approving the establishment of a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. November 11 is chosen for the date of the ceremony. According on October 20, Congress declares November 11, 1921 a legal Federal holiday to honor all those who participated in the war. The ceremony was conducted with great success.